Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.